Kendall Jenner, Cardi B, and More Show Why Crop-Top Abs—and Confidence— are a Perfect Match

With the official start of spring less than a week away, and weather patterns skewing slightly toward mercurial, transitional looks are on everyone's minds—a fact made evident by an upswing in the body-confident showing of crop-top abs. And the standout beauty looks paired with this bare skin made for a powerful start to the season.

Take Cardi B, whose sporty mesh tee and midriff-framing, racing-red leather jacket were given a wash of glamour by her glossy side-swept waves and standout lashes. Or Kim Kardashian West, who wore her bright-pink sports bra and rolled-up sweatpants with her trademark makeup and free-flowing gray-white hair. Joan Smalls opted for an evening-ready iteration, playing up her six-pack with a vibrant red lip, large hoops, and a topknot. And bombshell brunette waves, winged liner, and a pink lip took Ashley Graham's subtle sliver of skin to new levels of pretty.

For April cover starKendall Jenner, an easy tie-back and brush of bronze were the optimal way to complement her sexy yet laid-back look, in the way of an abbreviated tank and high-rise denim. And Emily Ratajkowski also did the jean thing—putting her trucker jacket with loose khakis and a neutral makeup palette. So, if you're eager to step into spring, take note: a self-assured showing of abs is the easiest way to welcome the change in seasons.